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1. Buy local goods, celebrate Nepal and take in 'The Nutcracker' ballet

The final Winter Market of the season runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Capitol Square and Kaleidoscope Mall, Fifth and Walnut streets. There will be live music and more than 100 vendors selling crafts, food, decorations, Christmas trees and more. Free.

What’s your favorite Nepalese dish? You might not know sel roti from momo, but you’ll have an idea after the Celebrate Nepal event from 4 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of Gramercy Tap, 400 Walnut St. There will be authentic food served, cultural performances, crafts and more. Proceeds will be used to purchase art supplies for students in Nepal. $15.

Take in the majesty of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” when Ballet Des Moines performs the classic dance at 7 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. The production features professional dancers along with a cast of 30 local youth dancers. $23-$69.

2. Visit the Hall of Laureates, bust out an ugly sweater and laugh

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St., hosts a holiday open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can take a self- guided tour through the decorated space and look at the photography of Howard G. Buffett in the “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World” exhibit. The Grace Church Ensemble will perform holiday music at 10 a.m. Free.

Break out a look that could end a holiday party for Ugly Sweater Night at 7:05 p.m. at Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. The Bucs will face off against the Green Bay Gamblers while you stay warm in in something that looks like a Christmas tree threw up on you. $15-$20.